Quick Start Guide
Agilent 86100A Wide-Bandwidth Oscilloscope
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86100-90033
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July 2001
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
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In This Book
In This Book
This book gives you the information you need to begin using the Infiniium
DCA. It contains five chapters:
Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Infiniium DCA” contains inspection, power require-
ments, air flow, and set u p information.
Chapter 2, “Working in Comfort” contains recommendations for working com-
fortably and safely while operating the Infiniium DCA.
Chapter 3, “Using the Infiniium DCA” gives an overview of the front panel and
the graphical user interface, and tells you how to perform basic operations
with the Infiniium DCA.
Chapter 4, “Using the Built-In Infor m ation System” describes the built-in
information system contents and navigation. The built-in information system
contains all of the information that is gen erally found in a user’s guide.
Chapter 5, “Regulatory Information” contains important regulatory informa-
tion.
• For detailed information on how the Infiniium DCA makes measurements and
how to use the instrum e nt, see the built-i n information system in the instrument.
• For information on progra m m ing the Infiniium DCA using a computer wi th a
GPIB interfa ce card, refer to the Infiniium DCA Programmer’s Guide.
CAUTION The Infiniiu m DCA uses a specially d esigned Windo ws 98 application pro gram
(Windows ® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.) All Infiniium
DCA functionality is directly available from within the Infiniium DCA
application. Windows 98 conf iguration changes made outside of the Infini iu m
DCA application may not work corr ectly and could cause the inst rum e nt to
become inoperable. Do not try to acce ss or make changes to the Windows
Operating system. Repairs caused by the improper use of the Infiniium DCA
will not be covered under warranty.
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General Safety Considerations
General Safety Considerations
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with the standards
listed on the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity, and has been supplied
in a safe condition. The doc um en tati o n contains information and warnin gs
that must be follo wed by t he user to ensur e safe operatio n and to mainta in the
product in a safe condition.
Install the ins trument according to the en c lo sure protection pro v ided. This
instrument does not protect against the ingress of water. This instrument protects against finger access to hazardous parts within the en clos ur e.
WARNI NG If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal
condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.
WARNI NG No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not remove covers.
WARNI NG To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the instrument from mains
before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water
to clean the external case parts. Do not attemp t to clean inter nally.
CAUTION Do not use too much liquid in cleaning the instrument. Water can enter the
front-panel keyboard, damagin g se nsitive electronic components.
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Contents
In This Book iii
1 Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Installing the Infiniium DCA 1–3
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 1–29
Returning the Instrument for Service 1–38
Agilent Technologies Service Offices 1–41
2 W orking in Comf or t
3 Using the Infiniium DCA
Eye/Mask Mode 3–7
Oscilloscope Mode 3–8
TDR/TDT Mode 3–9
Using Plug-in Modules 3–10
Using the Touch Screen 3–12
Using the Quick Measure Feature 3–14
If the Display Goes Blank 3 –15
Hiding and Moving Dialog Boxes 3–16
Menus 3–17
4 Using the Built-In Information System
The Contents Topic 4–3
Using Setup Guides 4–4
Getting Help While Changing Instrument Settings 4–6
Learning About Measurem ents Results 4–7
Hiding the Built-in Information System 4–8
Printing the Content s of a Topic 4–9
Selecting the Built-in Information System Language 4–10
5 Regulatory Informa tion
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Contents-2
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Installing the Infiniium DCA 1-3
Step 1. Inspect the shipment 1-3
Step 2. Install any mod ul es 1-7
Step 3. Connect the keyboard and mous e 1-8
Step 4. Connect the line cord 1-9
Step 5. Turn on the line power 1-14
Step 6. Set the time and date 1-16
Step 7. Connect a printer 1-17
Step 8. Configure the touch screen 1-22
Step 9. Configure th e in strument on a LAN 1-24
Step 10. Avoid costly repairs 1-25
Step 11. Perf or m a vertical c a libration 1- 2 6
Step 12. For more information 1-29
Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements 1-30
Returning the Instrument for Service 1- 3 9
Agilent Technologies Service Offices 1-42
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
This chapter shows you how to set up your Infiniium DCA and co nnect the
power and the accessories. It also shows you how to use proper optical connection cleaning techniques to avoid costly repairs.
WARNI NG This is a Safety Class 1 Product (provided with a protective earthing
ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be
inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact.
Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the
instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohi bited.
CAUTION VENTILA TION RE QUIREMENTS: When installing t he product in a cabinet, the
convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient
temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating
temperatur e of the product by 4
cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabinet is greater than 800watts,
then forced convection must be used.
° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the
CAUTION This product i s designed for use in Insta llation Category II an d P o llution
Degree 2 per IEC 1010 and 664 respectively.
Installation Category: Installation Categor ies (overvoltage categories) are
determined by the transient overvoltage levels that may be expected. CAT I:
Mains isolated. CAT II: Line voltage in appliance and to wall outlet. CAT III:
Line voltage behi nd wall outlet to nex t le v el of distributi o n.
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Installing the Infiniium DCA
Step 1. Inspect the shipment
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Installing the Infiniium DCA
Inspect the shipping container for damage.
Inspect the instrume nt.
Verify that you received the options and accessories you ordered.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 1. Inspect the shipment
Keep the shipping container and cushioning material until you have inspected
the contents of the shipment for completeness and have checked the instrument mechanically and electrically.
If anything is missing or de fective, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies
Sales Office. Refer to “Agilent Technologies Service Offices” on page 1-42. If
the shipment was damaged, contact the carrier, then contact the nearest Agilent Sales Office. Keep the shipping materi a ls for the carrier’s inspection. The
Agilent Sales Office will arrange for repair or replacement at Agilent’s option
without waitin g fo r claim settlement.
Table 1-1. Standard Accessories
Accessory Part Number
Keyboard E2610-68700
Mouse C3751-60201
Quick Start Guide (this book) 86100-90033
Programmer’s Guide 86100-90017
Programmer’s Guide Manual Ch ange Supplement 86100-90034
APC 3.5 (f-f) 5061-5311
Table 1-2. Product Options
Option Description
001 12 GHz Trigger Bandwidth
AX4 Rack mount flange kit
AXE Rack mount flange kit with handles
UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data
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Table 1-3. Optional Accessories
Accessory Description
83446A Lightwave clock and data receiver
11982A High-speed lightwave receiver
83440B/C/D High-speed lightwave receiver
54118A 500 MHz to 18 GHz trigger
N1020A TDR probe kit
54006A 6 GHz hand-held probe
54701 2.5 GHz active probe
83480A-K17 Switch matrix
83480A-K17 RIMM fixture
10086A ECL terminator
83430A Lightwave digital source
11898A Plug-in module remote/extender
54008B 24 ns delay line
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 1. Inspect the shipment
Table 1-4. A dditio n al Adapte rs for Electr ic al Chann el s
Adapter Agilent Part Number
SMA (f-f) 1250-1158
APC 3.5 (f-f) 5061-5311
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 1. Inspect the shipment
Table 1-5. Fiber-Optic Adapters for Optical Channels
Front Panel
Fiber-Optic
Adapter Description Agilent Part Number
Diamond HMS-10 81000AI
FC/PC 81000FI
D4 81000GI
SC 81000KI
DIN 81000SI
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ST 81000VI
Biconic 81000WI
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 2. Install any modules
Step 2. Install any modules
Up to two modules can be inserted into the Infiniium DCA. All documentation
(including sp ecif ications ) for plu g-in mo dules is loc ated in the I nfinii um DCA ’s
built-in information system. To access the built-in information system, touch
or click Content s o n th e Help menu.
1 Slide the module into an available fro nt-panel slot.
You can remove or install a modu le while the instrume nt is operating.
2 Finger tighten the two knur led screws on the module’s front panel.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 3. Connect the keyboard and m ouse
Step 3. Connect the keyboard and mouse
• Connect the standard PC-com pati b le m ouse and keyboard.
Although you c a n op erate all instrument functions using a keyboard and
mouse, the touc h scr een fe ature mak es you r Infi niiu m DCA even easi er t o use.
The touch screen feature is always av a i la ble, even when you connect the
mouse. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Built-In In form a-
tion System”, or use the built-in information system.
Do not stack other objects on the keyboard; this will cause self-test failures on
power-on.
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Step 4. Connect the line cord
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 4. Connect the line cord
The Infiniium DCA au toma tica l ly adj ust s fo r lin e inpu t vo lta ges i n th e ra nge o f
100 to 240 VAC. There is no manual selection switch. The line cord provided is
matched by Agilent to the country in which the order originates. Refer to
Table 1-8, “A v ailable Li ne Cor ds,” on page 1-12 for a list of available line power
cords.
Install the ins tru ment s o th at the de tach abl e po wer cord is rea dil y iden ti fiab le
and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the
instrument disconnecting device . I t disconnects the mains circuits from the
mains supply before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is
only a standby switch and is not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally
installed switch or circuit breaker (which is readily identifiable and is easily
reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting device.
CAUTION Always use the three-prong AC power cord supplied with this instrument.
Failure to ensure adeq uate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause
instrument damage .
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 4. Connect the line cord
CAUTION Do not connect ac power until you have verified the line voltage is correct as
described in Table 1-6. Damage to the equipment could result.
CAUTION This instrument has autoranging line voltage input. Be sure the supply voltage
is within the specified range.
Table1-6. Line Power Requirements
Power 115 VAC: 110 VA MAX. / 60 WATTS MAX. / 1.1 A MAX.
230 VAC: 150 VA MAX. / 70 WATTS MAX. / 0.6 A MAX.
Voltage nominal: 115 VAC / 230 VAC CAT II
range 115 VAC: 90–132 V
range 230 VAC: 198–254 V
Frequency nominals: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
range: 47–63 Hz
Table 1-7. Environmental Specific ations
Use indoor
Temperature
Operating 10 °C t o + 40 °C (50 °F to + 104 °F)
Non-operating -40 °C to + 70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)
Humidity
Operating Up to 90% humidity (non-condensing) at +40 °C (+104 °F)
Non-operating Up to 95% relat ive humidity at + 65 °C (+149 °F)
Altitude
Operating Up to 4,600 meter s ( 15,000 ft)
Non-operating Up to 15,300 meters (50,000 ft)
Vibration
Operating Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 2.41 g(rms)
Non-operating Random vibration 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis, 0.3 g(rms);
Resonant search, 5-500Hz swept sine, 1 oct ave/mi nut e sweep
rate, 0.75g, 5 minute resonant dwell at 4 resonances per axis.
Power requirements
Voltage 90 to 132 or 198 to 264 Vac, 48-66 Hz CAT II
Power (including modules) 545 VA; 375 W
Weight
Mainframe 12.7 kg (28 lb)
Modules 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
Dimensions
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Table 1-7. Environmental Specific at i ons
Height 215.1 mm (8.47 in)
Width 425.5 mm (16.75 in)
Depth 521 mm (20.5 in)
Depth with front connectors
and rear feet
584 mm (23.0 in)
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 4. Connect the line cord
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 4. Connect the line cord
Table 1-8. Available Line Cords
Plug Type Cable Part No. Plug Descr ipt io n
250V 8120-1351C
8120-8705
250V 8120-1369C
8120-0696
250V 8120-1689C
8120-1692
125V 8120-1378C
8120-1521
250V 8120-2104C
8120-2296
Straight *BS1363A
90°
Straight *NZSS198/ASC
90°
Straight *CEE7-Y11
90°
Straight *NEMA5-15P
90°
Straight *SEV1011
1959-24507
Type 12 90°
220V 8120-2956C
8120-2957
Straight *DHCK107
90°
Length
(in/cm)
90/228
90/228
79/200
87/221
79/200
79/200
90/228
90/228
79/200
79/200
79/200
79/200
Color Country
Gray
Mint Gray
United Kingdom, Cyprus,
Nigeria, Zimbabwe,
Singapore
Gray
Australia, New Zealand
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
East and West Europe,
Saudi Arabia, So. Af rica,
India (unpolarized in many
nations)
Jade Gray
Jade Gray
United States, Canada,
Mexico, Philippines,
Taiwan
Mint Gray
Switzerland
Mint Gray
Mint Gray
Denmark
Mint Gray
250V 8120-4211
8120-4600
100V 8120-4753C
8120-4754
* Part number shown for plug is the industry identifier for the plug only. Number shown for cable is the Agilent
Technologies part number for the complete cable including the plug.
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Straight SABS164
90°
Straight MITI
90°
79/200
79/200
90/230
90/230
Jade Gray Republic of South Africa
India
Dark Gray Japan
Table 1-8. Available Line Cords
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 4. Connect the line cord
Plug Type Cable Part No. Plug Descr ipt io n
Length
(in/cm)
Color Country
250V 8120-5181 Straight 79/200 Gray Israel
* Part number shown for plug is the industry identifier for the plug only. Number shown for cable is the Agilent
Technologies part number for the complete cable including the plug.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 5. Turn on the line power
Step 5. Turn on the line power
• Press the power switch at the lower left-hand corner of th e fro nt panel.
After about one minute, the display will look similar t o the following figure.
The Infiniium DCA is ready to use.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 5. Turn on the line power
NOTE The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the
mains circuits from the mains power supply before other parts of the instrument. The
front panel switch is only a standby switch and is not a LINE s w itch disconnecting
device.
Install the instrument so that the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and is
easily reached by the operator.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 6. Set the time and date
Step 6. Set the time and date
1 T ouch the current time and date shown near the top of the display. Notice how
the instrument responds to your touch by displaying the current time and date
settings. You can touch the screen with your finger, ballpoint pen, or a styl us.
Y ou can also click the current time and date with a mouse. Although this book
uses the term “touch” to encourage you to experience using the touch screen,
you can always cl ic k using the mouse i n stead.
CAUTION Avoid touching the screen with a sharp object as this could result in damage to
the display.
2 Touch the various displayed settings to set the correct time for your location.
After setting the correct ti m e, touch or click Set Time & Date Now to change
the time.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 7. Connect a printer
Step 7. Connect a printer
Use of a printer with the Infiniium DCA is optional. Table 1-9 lists the PCL-language printers that are currently supported for use with the instrument. You
must use the Add Print er Wizard to select t he printer driver for the printer as
outlined in this procedure; the Add Printer Wizard does not run automatically.
For more informat io n on connecting and us ing a printer, refer to the built-in
information system.
Unsupported printers
If your printer is not in the list of supported printers, you will need the printer driver disk
that came with your printer. To install the printer driver from this disk, click Have Disk on
the Add Printer Wizard dialog box. The instrument will then prompt you to put your
printer driver disk into the front-panel disk drive (drive A). Be sure to install the
Windows 98 printer driver for your printer. If a printer driver disk was not provided or you
cannot find the disk, you can contact the printer’s manufacturer to obtain the appropriate
Windows 98 printer driver.
Table1-9. Supported Printers
HP DeskJet 850 HP DeskJet 1600C
HP DeskJet 890C HP LaserJet 4P
HP DeskJet 970 HP LaserJet 4000N
HP DeskJet 1200C
To connect a printer
1 Connect the printer to the instrument’s rear-panel Parallel port. Use the cable
that came with your printer.
2 On the File menu, sele ct P ri n t Setup and then Add Printer.
3 Select Printer that is Pl ug and Play.
An online Help window opens with instructions for connecting a printer. You
do not need to read the displayed instructions at this time.
4 Turn the Infiniium DCA’s power off. Do not exit t he on line Help b efore tur ning
the instrument off.
5 Turn the printer’s power on.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 7. Connect a printer
.
6 Wait five seco nds and then turn the Infiniium DCA’s power on again.
7 When the following message appears, select “No”.
8 When the followi ng message appears select “OK”.
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9 The instrument
automatically recognizes
the printer connected on
the printer port and
displays the Add Printer
Wizard. Touch Next.
10 Select Local printer and
then touch Next.
Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 7. Connect a printer
11 Select the printer
manufacturer and then
printer. Then, touch
Next. If your pr in ter is
not listed, cli ck Ha v e
Disk. The instrument will
then prompt you to put
your printer driver disk
into the front-panel dis k
drive (drive A). Be sure
to install the Windows 98
printer driver for your
printer.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 7. Connect a printer
12 Select LPT1 for the
printer port. Touch Next.
13 Select Yes and then
touch Next.
14 Select Yes to print a test
page. Then, touc h Next.
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Setting Up the Infiniium DCA
Step 7. Connect a printer
15 After confirming that the te st page printed correctly, touch Yes.
16 Turn the Infiniium DCA’s power off and then on again. The printer is now
installed and ready to use.
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